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A successful career in Entertainment Design requires a limitless imagination, the ability to invent and conceptualize new realities, and an understanding of the traditional and technological tools used to do so. This interdisciplinary degree encompasses concept, character, story, place, and time relevant to the entertainment industry. Students can expect to learn the skills and creative ability required of concept artists in the disciplines of character and story development such as character design, storyboarding, motion sequencing, and art direction. As an Entertainment Designer, you will create realities and experiences that excite minds by combining art and technology to bring extraordinary experiences to life in toys, games, comics, movies, environments, and more.
Total Program Credits: 65
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| General Education Requirements: | 23 Credits | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
| or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | ||
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
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| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 2 | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 | |
| or | EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distributions Courses: | |||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistory Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 | |
| Entertainment Design (Core) | 33 Credits | ||
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 | |
| ART 1210 | Observational Drawing |
3 | |
| ART 1220 | Perspective Drawing | 3 | |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 | |
| ART 2220 | Imagination and Visual Literacy | 3 | |
| ART 2240 | Illustrative Media and Techniques II | 3 | |
| ART 2250 | Gestural Drawing | 3 | |
| ART 2260 | Digital Painting I | 3 | |
| ART 2270 | Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 | |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 | |
| Elective Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
| Complete courses at any level 1000+ | 9 | ||
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1210 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1220 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 2220 | Imagination and Visual Literacy | 1 |
| ART 2240 | Illustrative Media and Techniques II | 3 |
| ART 2250 | Gestural Drawing | 3 |
| ART 2270 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 2260 | Digital Painting I | 3 |
| AR 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Free Elective (1000+) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (1000+) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (1000+) | 3 | |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 18 | |
| Degree total: | 65 | |
The Art and Design department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Art and Design department, visit their website.
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